Youth Allies

ARE YOU READY TO LEAD?

Earth Care’s Youth Allies for Sustainability is a program for young people in northern New Mexico who care about people and the planet and want to make a difference by stepping up and creating the change they want to see in the world.

Join a diverse group of your peers after-school and on weekends to explore environmental and social issues and become active and engaged leader in your community. Youth Allies offers opportunities to organize a community action project, educate your peers, work on grassroots campaigns, and serve on City commissions, task forces, and advisory boards.

Exercise leadership skill, build a knowledge-base in the areas that are relevant to your life. Make a positive difference by feeling empowered to create a better future for you, your family, and your community.

Action Network: Check it out and see if Youth Allies is for you. Come to a weekend action project or event.

Leadership Institute: Leadership and social action education with your peers and allies. A nine-month intensive for youth ages 13-19. Includes an overnight weekend kick-off retreat in the Fall and monthly Tuesday sessions throughout the school year as well as the opportunity to participate in an international youth conference.

Organizers: Once you complete the Leadership Institute, you’ll qualify for the 2017 Organizing Program – an advanced leadership and community program. Apply to be one of ten youth organizers for Earth Care and lead all kinds of projects, campaigns, and activities throughout the year and receive a $1,500 education award for college.

CONTACT

For more information about Youth Allies, how to sign up for the Leadership Program, and to get involved in current activities write to us at youthallies@earthcarenm.org, or call us at 505-699-1025.